There are 27 SEND schools in Derby: 7 special schools, 4 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision. Between them they support autism (14), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (12), speech, language and communication needs (9) and moderate learning difficulties (9), among other needs.
27 schools
Special schools first, then A to Z.
- Ivy House SchoolMulti-sensory, Physical, Severe learning and 1 more
- Kingsmead SchoolSEMH
- Royal School for the Deaf DerbyHearing
- St Andrew's AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- St Clare's SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH and 3 more
- St Giles' Spencer AcademyAutism, Moderate learning, Severe learning and 1 more
- St Martins SchoolAutism, SEMH, Moderate learning and 1 more
- Aurora Ryefields School
- Include - St Matthews
- Jasmine Hall School
- Maple View School
- Bridge Street School
- Castle School
- Derby Pride Academy
- Allestree Woodlands SchoolVision, Hearing, Autism and 4 more
- Alvaston Junior AcademySEMH
- Ash Croft Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism
- Borrow Wood Primary SchoolAutism
- Brackensdale Spencer AcademyAutism
- Central Community Nursery SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Cottons Farm Primary AcademySpeech and language, SEMH
- Lees Brook AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 8 more
- Reigate Park Primary AcademyHearing
- Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyDyslexia and SpLD, Vision, Hearing and 5 more
- Springfield Primary SchoolDyslexia and SpLD, Autism, SEMH and 1 more
- The Bemrose SchoolSpeech and language, Autism, SEMH
- Village Primary AcademySpeech and language, Autism
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No school here matches all of those. or choose fewer needs.
Free help in Derby
- Derby SENDIASSFree, independent advice on EHC plans, choosing a school, meetings and appeals.
- Derby Local OfferWhat the council provides for SEND, and how to ask for help.
- How EHC plans workHow a plan gets a school place, step by step, with letters you can send.
- Nurseries in Derby82 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools.
Mainstream schools in Derby
All 78 state mainstream schools, with how many pupils get SEN support or have an EHC plan
Schools in Derby by need
Autism (14) · SEMH (12) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · Severe learning (7) · Hearing (7) · Physical (7) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Vision (5) · Multi-sensory (5)
Nearby areas
Derbyshire (36) · Nottingham (13) · Nottinghamshire (29) · Leicestershire (38) · Staffordshire (59) · Leicester (17) · All areas
Questions parents ask
How many special schools are there in Derby?
There are 27 SEND schools in Derby: 7 special schools, 4 independent special schools, 3 alternative provision schools and 13 mainstream schools with an SEN unit or resourced provision.
Which special schools in Derby support autism?
St Andrew's Academy, St Clare's School, St Giles' Spencer Academy, St Martins School, Allestree Woodlands School, Ash Croft Primary Academy, Borrow Wood Primary School, Brackensdale Spencer Academy, Central Community Nursery School and Lees Brook Academy, and 4 more.
How do I get a place at a special school in Derby?
Places at special schools usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child has one, ask Derby council (or the council that looks after the plan) to consult the school you want. If a council, academy, non-maintained or Section 41 school is named in the plan, it must admit your child.
Who can help me with an EHC plan in Derby?
Derby SENDIASS gives free, independent advice on EHC plans, meetings and appeals. The council’s Local Offer explains what support is available locally.
Are there special schools in Derby for young children?
12 of the schools here take children from age 4 or younger. Choose an age in the filters to see them.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.